No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

#999 |  Ed, Daniel and Dharnish return to discuss United’s 2-1 win over Brentford. They break down United’s fast start to the game before Brentford found space in wide areas and behind the midfield, then credit Michael Carrick for a decisive halftime shift to a back five that helped United control the game. Casemiro and Mainoo’s heavy involvement and defensive output are highlighted, alongside concerns about the difficulty of replacing Casemiro’s all-round contribution next season. The show then previews United v Liverpool this weekend. Are Liverpool’s problems in build-up, defence and with injury good for United?

00:00 The Tactics Show: Brentford, Liverpool

00:27 Introduction

01:06 PSG vs Bayern

04:39 United vs Brentford: First Half

08:26 United vs Brentford: Second Half Changes

13:59 Casemiro and the Midfield Transition

18:06 Liverpool Preview

19:15 Liverpool's Problems This Season

25:18 United's Team Selection

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#998 | Ed and Daniel discuss Manchester United’s win over Brentford at Old Trafford, leaving United on the brink of Champions League qualification. That’s Michael Carrick’s 10th win in 13 games as interim manager. It was another strong set of performances from Lammens, Maguire, and Heaven at the back and plenty of quality from Mainoo and Casemiro in midfield as well. 

With Champions League almost secure, the conversation turns to summer needs - especially the need for two elite midfielders plus fullback/wing depth. And is the squad ready for a 55–60 game season?  Then we turn to the game against Liverpool at Old Trafford next weekend.

00:00 One Win Away

00:27 Match Reaction: United vs Brentford

01:53 Carrick's 10 Wins in 13

06:45 Goalkeeper: Lammens vs. His Predecessors

18:49 Casemiro's Farewell

29:26 How Good Is This United Side?

34:10 Amorim's Year Off and Kobbie's Contract

47:47 Liverpool Preview 

56:46 Farewell

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#997 | There’s a positive vibe about United, with Champions League qualification close, players returning from injury, and Michael Carrick making a strong case to become the permanent manager. Victory over Brentford on Monday will make a return to the top flight of European football almost certain. Ed and Wayne preview the game, think back on that tight win over Chelsea last week, and bemoan the inconsistent refereeing performances that have impacted United recently.

00:00 Introduction

05:31 Matchday Experiences and Stadium Seats

09:38 Chelsea's Business Model Disaster

16:49 Chelsea vs United recap

39:10 Michael Carrick's Future

47:34 Refereeing & Suspensions

51:51 Brentford Preview

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#996 | Ten points clear of Chelsea with five games left. A gritty, utterly necessary win at Stamford Bridge. United's return to the Champions League is no longer a question of whether, but when.

Dan and Dharnish unpack all you need to know. With Martínez and Maguire suspended, Carrick turned to an Ayden Heaven and Noussair Mazraoui as the centre-back pairing. In front of them, Kobbie Mainoo delivered the standout performance of the afternoon alongside Casemiro, whose is giving us quite the farewell tour

Carrick has imposed a more compact press and restored a mentality that had gone missing. Control in games remains the next hurdle, but the case for giving him the job permanently, barring a genuinely elite alternative, is getting harder to argue against.

There's also plenty to think about in the summer - United's imperfect front three, Amad's end-product problem, and the summer recruitment required across defence, midfield and on the wing. Brentford is up next.

00:00 Introduction - Almost Back in the Champions League

02:03 Team Selection vs Chelsea

02:09 Maguire and Martinez Suspensions

06:43 Kobbie Mainoo's Performance

10:23 Casemiro's Legacy

24:52 Carrick's Record - Should He Get the Job?

41:55 Looking Ahead: Brentford and Season Run-in

46:21 Final Thoughts

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#995 | Daniel and Dharnish react to United’s first game after a 24-day break - an undercooked, low-intensity first half in which Leeds could have led by more than the two they scored. United fought back, briefly, only to lose to Leeds at OT for the first time in 45 years.

There's questions over Michael Carrick's team selection and delayed substitutions. There's a debate over Lisandro Martinez’s red card for pulling an opponent’s hair - and plenty of concerns about midfield issues without Mainoo. The conversation turns to top-four pressure, the upcoming fixture against Chelsea.

00:00 Intro and First Half Reaction
01:36 Carrick's Post-Match Comments
05:14 Martinez Red Card
06:51 Carrick's Substitutions, Leeds' Game Management
08:35 Yoro and Defensive Problems
14:03 Casimiro and Midfield Issues
23:39 Summer Transfer Plans
32:11 Who Should Be Next Manager?

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